Research
Hawker Britton's occasional papers provide in-depth analysis on the most important public policy issues of the day, across Australia. You can view the Research & Papers Archive here.
Labor’s Plan for Northern Australia
16/08/2021On 16 August 2021, Senator Murray Watt as the Shadow Minister for Northern Australia, Disaster and Emergency Management, and Queensland Resources, delivered Labor’s plan for Northern Australia at the Developing Northern Australia Conference 2021. The plan aims to further develop the region in light of COVID-19, including addressing housing shortages, expanding skill bases and shifting… Continue reading Labor’s Plan for Northern Australia
ACT Lockdown
12/08/2021On 12 August 2021, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced a seven-day lockdown from 5:00pm. This is the first lockdown the Territory has experienced in 13 months and follows a positive case of COVID-19, detected overnight. The lockdown will remain in place until 5:00pm on Thursday 19 August 2021. Restrictions People in the ACT can… Continue reading ACT Lockdown
ALP Commitment to Full Employment
02/07/2021On Friday 2 July 2021 Federal Opposition Leader, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, addressed the National Press Club in Canberra in response to the Government’s Intergenerational Report. The Labor Leader remarked on the current 1.7 million Australians looking for employment or for more working hours, and the 4 million Australians working in insecure roles. Albanese… Continue reading ALP Commitment to Full Employment
Federal Labor’s Commitment to Full Employment
02/07/2021On Friday 2 July 2021 Federal Opposition Leader, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, addressed the National Press Club in Canberra in response to the Government’s Intergenerational Report. The Labor Leader remarked on the current 1.7 million Australians looking for employment or for more working hours, and the 4 million Australians working in insecure roles. Albanese… Continue reading Federal Labor’s Commitment to Full Employment
2021 Federal Budget Reply
13/05/2021On Thursday 13 May 2021 Federal Opposition Leader the Hon Anthony Albanese MP delivered the 2021 Federal Budget in Reply. Albanese characterised Labor’s policy aims in three parts: An economy that delivers for working families. Investing in Australia’s future. No one held back and no one left behind. The reply outlined Labor’s broader economic agenda… Continue reading 2021 Federal Budget Reply